Cobot 3000 vs Spark
Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and Spark (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Cobot 3000—
- SparkUnited States
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Year First Available
- Cobot 30002023
- Spark—
Verified Deployments
- Cobot 30000 Deployments
- Spark0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000
- Spark$29,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobot 30008 hrs
- Spark—
Availability Status
- Cobot 3000ACTIVE
- SparkACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
- Spark±0.025 mm
IP Rating
- Cobot 3000IP54
- SparkIP69K
Reach
- Cobot 30001,450 mm
- Spark900 mm
Payload
- Cobot 300010 kg
- Spark7 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Cobot 30006
- Spark6
Max TCP Speed
- Cobot 30002.5 m/s
- Spark4 m/s
Robot Weight
- Cobot 300039 kg
- Spark79 kg
Mounting Options
- Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
- Sparkfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
- SparkISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Cobot 3000none
- Sparknone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Cobot 3000—
- SparkYes
Offline Programming
- Cobot 3000—
- SparkNo
Programming Interface
- Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
- Sparkno-code app
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Cobot 3000—
- SparkNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- Cobot 3000—
- SparkEthernet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000
- Spark$29,500
Lead Time
- Cobot 30006 wks
- Spark—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 | $29,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP69K |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 900 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 7 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 79 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information | no-code app |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 | $29,500 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Cobot 3000 and Spark?
Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. Spark is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How much does Cobot 3000 cost compared to Spark?
Cobot 3000 is listed at $5,000. Spark is listed at $29,500.
How do Cobot 3000 and Spark compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Cobot 3000 scores 56/100. Spark scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Cobot 3000 compare to Spark?
Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm. Spark has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Cobot 3000 and Spark in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Cobot 3000 and Spark?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
Cobot 3000 vs Spark compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.